This week I speak to Brian James O'Sullivan an actor on stage, musician and fellow podcaster, online he goes by the alias Brido Hingwy and he has created multiple comedic characters including Janice, Frank, Connor, Barbara Carmichael, David Glen and my personal favourite, Hilary.
The conversation covers Brian's early influences and imitation as a formative influence, his lifelong passion for theatre, the influence of family on his career, dealing with auditioning and rejection, his personal journey of recovery, and the distinction between theatre and stand-up comedy.
It also delves into the diverse paths to comedy, highlighting the impact of TikTok on the evolution of comedy and the respect for diverse comedy categories. It explores the organic development of characters, focusing on the evolution of Janice and the interconnectedness of characters within the comedy universe.
Brian is currently appearing in Cabaret in London as well as hosting his fabulous and long running podcast 'Putting it Together'
Check out all his links below:
Brido Hingwy (@bridohingwy) | TikTok
